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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kos to Athens

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$65

Average price

$87

Fastest journey

11 h 55 m

Average duration

14 h 18 m

Ferries per day

Distance

337 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kos to Athens will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Kos for Athens on Sun, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct ferries cover the 337 km distance in an average of 14 h 18 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h 55 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest ferries will take 16 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

SUPERSTAR II

05:35AM16h40

Port of Kos

10:15PMPort of Piraeus

$651One-way

0 transfers

BLUE STAR 2

08:30PM11h55

Port of Kos

08:25AMPort of Piraeus

$1101One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Kos to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Kos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €34, and a ferry costs an average of €47.

Distance: 181 nautical miles (337 km)

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Most popular Ferry	Flight
€73 Average price	€70 Average price Cheapest
13h 24m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time*	4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular ferry company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

Kos to Athens Ferry Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Operator Blue Star Ferries	Departure Time 12:05PM	Arrival Time 09:15PM	Duration 9h10	Sailing Days Sat
Operator Blue Star Ferries	Departure Time 10:20PM	Arrival Time 10:40AM	Duration 12h20	Sailing Days Mon
Operator Seajets	Departure Time 05:35AM	Arrival Time 10:15PM	Duration 16h40	Sailing Days Thu, Sun
Operator Blue Star Ferries	Departure Time 10:35PM	Arrival Time 11:00AM	Duration 12h25	Sailing Days Fri
Operator Blue Star Ferries	Departure Time 08:30PM	Arrival Time 08:25AM	Duration 11h55	Sailing Days Thu, Sun
Operator Blue Star Ferries	Departure Time 07:45PM	Arrival Time 11:35AM	Duration 15h50	Sailing Days Mon, Fri

Live departures

Kos to Athens ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 9:01 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
BLUE STAR 2	9:05 AM Port of Kos	9h10	6:15 PM Port of Piraeus	0 transfersDirect
Sunday, July 13
SUPERSTAR II	2:35 AM Port of Kos	16h40	7:15 PM Port of Piraeus	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Kos to Athens

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Ferries from Kos to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 24m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $43 (€34) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $43 (€34)

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Distance

181 nautical miles (337 km)

Average sailing duration

12h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

$58 (€47)

Ferries per day

Direct ferries

Available

Average weekly sailings

Fastest ferry

9h 10m

First ferry

00:20

Last ferry

23:55

Cabins

Available

Vehicles

Available

Foot passengers

Available

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $43 (€34)

Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Kos to Athens

Buy your official Blue Star Ferries ferry tickets between Kos and Athens from $77 (€62) with Omio. Find ferry times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Blue Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea. The company was founded in 1965 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. Blue Star Ferries operates ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Northern Aegean islands, as well as between the Greek mainland and Italy.

Blue Star Ferries from Kos to Athens ferry information:

Average Duration: 9 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $77
Blue Star Ferries frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Ferry from Kos to Athens

FAQs: Take the ferry to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kos to Athens.

Cheap ferry tickets from Kos to Athens can start from as little as $77 (€62) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Kos to Athens is $89 (€71); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Kos to Athens ferry time is 9 h 10 min covering the 209 mile (337 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first ferry from Kos to Athens leaves at 12: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last ferry from Kos to Athens leaves at 11: 55 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Kos to Athens without having to change trains with Blue Star Ferries. There is 1 direct ferry from Kos to Athens each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Kos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries

Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Kos to Athens is possible with Blue Star Ferries.

Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Kos to Athens is possible with with Blue Star Ferries. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.

For the best Kos to Athens ferry to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Blue Star Ferries. However, it's always good to check all possible ferry operators with services from Kos to Athens to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Kos, which is located around 0.6 miles (925 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Kos to Athens by ferry is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Athens from Kos including taking a ferry or flight.